Christmas Dinners from Around the World
Every culture has their own way of celebrating Christmas, but there are core traditions that are celebrated regardless of where you live such as decorating a Christmas tree, spending time with family and friends and cooking special holiday delicacies. Here are a few examples of different Christmas Dinners in different cultures. Although these traditions are familiar to most, the unique way that they are executed is what makes Christmas feel so special to everyone. Among all of the traditions, one commonality that people look forward to every year is the food. To uncover some of the most popular foods consumed…
Apple Christmas Dessert Recipes
It's officially fall, and Apple Season is here! We've put together a list of Apple Christmas Dessert recipes, but can be made and enjoyed anytime, especially on cool autumn nights. Have a look at these sweet Christmas dessert recipes, and let us know if you have any other ideas on how to use Apples in your baking this season! Cinnamon Apple Chips Get the Cinnamon Apple Chips Recipe. Perfect for a snack or as a Party Food, this christmas dessert recipe is from Carrie's Experimental Kitchen Toffee Apple Gingerbread Loaf Doesn't this look like a recipe strait out of a…
Italian Christmas Traditions and Celebrations
Like most predominantly Catholic countries, Italian Christmas Traditions the festivities for Christmas begin early December. The Feast of Immaculate Conception takes place on December the 8th, and is a national holiday it Italy. As is St. Stephens day, on December 26th. Decorations It is an Italian Christmas Tradition to put out your Nativity Scene and decorate your Christmas Tree on this day. Festivities continue until January with the Feast of the Epiphany. Many Italians will spend Christmas Eve in Church. Catholic influences are still very predominant in Italy's Christmas Traditions, as Nativity Scenes are very important, a tradition believed to…
Cereal Christmas Advent Calendar from Kelloggs is coming!
The Cereal Christmas Advent Calendar ‘24 bowls til’ Christmas’ pack will be sold exclusively in the UK for breakfast fanatics to enjoy a bowl every morning leading up to the big day. If you love cereal as much as you love Christmas (and I know a few kids an adults who really do), then this is the PERFECT advent calendar for you. From the Kellogg's press release: "The calendars will also help you get into the festive spirit, encouraging you to join Kellogg’s Christmas party with their selfie competition available on the back of packs." Expect these to hit stores on October…